Cornell gang-rape accuser was 'misled' about criminal investigation, her lawyer says
Summary
A woman accusing several men of raping her at a Cornell University fraternity said she was misled about a criminal investigation after reporting the assault. The local prosecutor decided very quickly not to pursue charges, but the woman and her lawyer were told the investigation was still ongoing.Key Facts
- The alleged assault happened at a Chi Phi fraternity party at Cornell University in 2024.
- The woman reported the incident to police and also pursued Cornell’s internal disciplinary process.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney ended the criminal investigation days after initial interviews.
- The woman and her lawyer were told the investigation was ongoing, but it had actually ended.
- The district attorney said no crime occurred because the woman’s involvement was voluntary and consensual.
- A six-page police summary left out important details the woman had shared, including that she said she was raped and subjected to violence.
- A Cornell police investigator tried to provide more evidence to the DA’s office but was ignored.
- Students protested on campus against sexual violence and how the university handled the case.
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